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Appetizers » RITZ® Crackers Party Sandwiches

RITZ® Crackers Party Sandwiches

Published: Mar 15, 2019 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021 by Kate Shungu · This post may contain affiliate links

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ritz cracker sandwiches on a white platter.
ritz cracker sandwiches on a white platter.
ritz cracker sandwiches on a white platter.
ritz cracker sandwiches on a white platter.

These two-bite party sandwiches are the perfect addition to your appetizer buffet. Kids love them, too!

Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches on a white platter, surrounded by red and white napkins, pompoms, soda, and wings.

Watching a sports game is a great way to gather people around, whether it’s a large group or just your family.

It’s also an opportunity to enjoy some fun snacks and appetizers, like my RITZ® Crackers Party Sandwiches.

The sandwiches are a riff on the popular party sandwich that’s made with Hawaiian buns, but I swapped in RITZ® Crackers instead.

They’re easy to make, and a fun addition to your appetizer table. They’re best served while warm out of the oven, so consider that when planning your party!

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  • Ingredients
  • How to make Ritz Cracker sandwiches
  • FAQs
  • Make it ahead
  • Tips for planning a sports party
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Related recipes
  • 💬 Reviews

Ingredients

Ingredients for Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches on a wooden table.
  • Ritz Crackers are super buttery and are the perfect “bread” for these sandwiches
  • Deli ham and sliced swiss will go in between the crackers
  • The sandwiches are drizzled with melted butter before baking
  • Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt, and dried onion flakes add lots of flavor to the butter
  • Poppy seeds are a fun addition to the top of the sandwiches

How to make Ritz Cracker sandwiches

Start with two 13×9 inch pans. Place 24 crackers in the bottom of each pan (so you’ll use 48 crackers total on the bottom).

ritz crackers in a 13x9 inch pan

Top the crackers with thin slices of deli ham. You can use honey ham, black forest ham—whichever ham that you prefer.

ritz crackers topped with ham in a 13x9 inch pan

Then, top the crackers with Swiss cheese. Colby jack, cheddar, or your favorite sliced cheese would work here, too.

ritz crackers topped with ham and cheese in a 13x9 inch pan

Top each sandwich with another Ritz cracker. You’ll use another 48 crackers to top them.

ritz cracker sandwiches in a 13x9 inch pan

Pour the butter mixture over the top, then sprinkle with poppy seeds and onion flakes.

ritz cracker sandwiches in a 13x9 inch pan

Bake the sandwiches for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.

cooked ritz cracker sandwiches in a 13x9 inch pan

The end result is a delicious mini sandwich that is irresistible and just the right size for snacking.

FAQs

Can I halve this recipe?

Yes! You can easily cut this recipe in half to make 24 mini sandwiches instead of 48 mini sandwiches. You will only need one 13×9 inch pan.

Can I use different meat and cheese?

Many deli meats will be delicious in place of the ham. Roast beef, turkey, or even salami would be a great choice. For the cheese, try colby jack, cheddar, american, or even pepper jack for a little spice.

Can I make the party sandwiches ahead of time?

The sandwiches taste best when they are warm, right out of the oven. I recommend baking them right before you plan to serve them. If they sit too long, the crackers may become soggy. Follow the instructions below for what steps you CAN get done ahead of time!

Make it ahead

These mini sandwiches are best served warm out of the oven. As a result, I don’t recommend making these ahead of time.

However, you can check these steps off the list ahead of time:

  • Gather the ingredients
  • Cut the cheese and ham into pieces
  • Make the butter mixture

Then, when you’re ready to serve, you just need to assemble the sandwiches and bake them.

Tips for planning a sports party

I served these mini sandwiches at a basketball watching party. They were the perfect complement to the other menu items: my Sweet & Spicy Baked Wings, and Spinach Artichoke Dip (store-bought) with veggies and crackers. I asked my guests to bring salad and dessert to round out the meal.

Here are a few more tips for party planning:

1. Choose decor based on your team’s colors

I chose a variety of red and white decor from my alma mater (University of Wisconsin-Madison). A neutral tablecloth layered with red and white plates and napkins, plus red pom poms (or the colors of your choosing) is simple and shows off the food.

Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches

2. Make a few dishes; ask your friends to bring the rest

I made two dishes: my Sweet and Spicy Wings and RITZ® Crackers Party Sandwiches (recipe below!). Ask your friends to bring their favorite party snack or beverage to round out the spread.

3. Make one dish store-bought

I used a store-bought spinach artichoke dip and surrounded it with carrots, broccoli, celery, red peppers, and crackers for dipping. It took 5 minutes to put together and it kept the healthy eaters happy.

Veggie Tray

4. Add one new item to the buffet

I love discovering new foods and drinks, and it turns out, so do my guests. The newspaper circulars and the Ibotta app are two great places to find new store-bought products. For this party, I served Coca-Cola® Orange Vanilla, which none of my guests had tried before, but they were eager to do so!

Here are a few more ideas for store-bought items that you can add to your buffet to surprise your guests:

  • A new potato chip flavor
  • A new OREO flavor
  • A throwback snack from the 80s like Cheez Balls or Pik-Nik sticks
  • A new dip or spread—Trader Joe’s often has seasonal varieties
  • Check the snack aisle for “NEW!” signs—grocery stores will often highlight new items with a little sign

You can also just try a different spin on a recipe, like putting roast beef in this Beef Chip Dip or making this Reuben Dip (it tastes like a reuben sandwich). Trying new things is part of the fun of a potluck!

Have you tried this recipe? Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and/or comment below!


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📖 Recipe

ritz cracker sandwiches stacked on a white platter

RITZ® Crackers Party Sandwiches

Kate Shungu
These two-bite mini sandwiches are the perfect addition to your game day buffet!
4.38 from 152 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 48 mini sandwiches
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 96 RITZ® Crackers (about 3 sleeves)
  • ½ lb thinly sliced deli ham
  • ⅓ lb thinly sliced swiss cheese
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place 24 RITZ® Crackers in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish, flat side down. Place another 24 RITZ® Crackers in the bottom of another 13×9 inch baking dish. Tear the ham gently with your hands to create tiny strips (they do not need to be perfect) and lay a lightly folded slice on each RITZ® Cracker.
  • Cut the cheese into 1 inch pieces and place one piece of cheese on top of the ham. Top each mini sandwich with another RITZ® Cracker, rounded side up.
  • Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 45 seconds. Gently whisk in the Dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and salt.
  • Pour the butter mixture evenly over the mini sandwiches, dividing the mixture evenly between the two pans. Sprinkle the poppy seeds and the dried onion flakes evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the Ritz Crackers are lightly golden brown.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve while warm.

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Notes

Make it ahead: these sandwiches are best served while warm. You can gather/prepare all of the ingredients ahead of time, and then assemble and bake the sandwiches when you’re ready to serve them. 
Change it up: any combination of deli meat and cheese works well here. Roast beef and cheddar, or turkey and colby jack are a few ideas! 

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Marlyn Choate says

    May 22, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    They didn’t hold together as a “sandwich” and the flavor (butter, Dijon, worchester sauce) was way off. I through them in the garbage. Very disappointing.

    Reply
  2. Reva Smith says

    May 02, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    Do you bake the crackers in the pans on top of each other?thank you

    Do you bake the crackers on top of eeach other in the two pans.

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      May 02, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      Yes, so make a sandwich out of the crackers, with ham and cheese in the middle. Then put the pans side by side in the oven.

      Reply
  3. San says

    December 04, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Do the crackers turn out some soft or did I get toomuch sauce on them?

    Reply
  4. Danya Archbold says

    September 26, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Is there another recipe that you can serve these Ritz sandwiches COLD.
    It will be for an art show. Plan to serve them in a muffin liner. Any other suggestions.
    Thought about Ham, Cheese and pickle secured with a toothpick.

    Reply
  5. Kiran says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    Can I substitute the meat with any veggie option ? As most of my friends are vegetarian.

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      July 25, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      Just skip the meat! They will be delicious with just cheese.

      Reply
  6. Jina says

    October 16, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Are these still good if they are not hot? I would need to bake these a few hours before they are served. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      October 17, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Hi Jina, I would recommend eating these hot. Sorry that it’s not what you’re looking for!

      Reply
  7. Brandi says

    June 14, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Is there something I could substitute for Dijon mustard?

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:44 am

      Hi Brandi, you can just leave it out!

      Reply
  8. Ann says

    April 10, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    The recipe says 96 crackers 3 sleeves but then it says to line 24 crackers in 13×9
    That would be 48 crackers. Is the sauce for a double batch? Which would be 96. I’m confused…
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      April 10, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Ann, the recipe should call for TWO 13×9 pans, which uses all 96 crackers. I just fixed the recipe to reflect that. Thanks so much for pointing this out and I’m sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    March 15, 2019 at 11:01 am

    Such a classic flavor combo. I would’ve never thought to use crackers instead for a tasty appetizer! #client

    Reply
    • Kate Shungu says

      April 03, 2019 at 8:34 am

      It really is! Thanks for your comment, Kelly! 🙂

      Reply

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